KITCHENS ACROSS THE country are stocked
with gadgets and small appliances, most promising
to improve or simplify our busy lives. Many under-deliver on that proposition, but not so for the
FoodSaver (
www.foodsaver.com). Be it in a household of two or 12, this handy device has real, practical benefits: everything from making the most of
batch cooking to preserving seasonal fruits and vegetables to taking advantage of buying in bulk. All of
which can save home cooks time and money.

Homemade convenience food

Batch cooking is a timesaving secret weapon,
whether you are making soups, stews, roasts or
something on the grill. Double or triple recipes,
then freeze in specific portion sizes for future use.

The FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System® and
bags are available in most Costco locations and
on Costco.com.

“With the holidays just around the corner, this
is a smart way to get ahead,” affirms Costco member Tyler Brown. When this Nashville chef is not
running the award-winning Capitol Grille in the
venerable Hermitage Hotel, he’s preparing home-cooked meals for his growing family. “On weekends I make extra casseroles, braised meats and
pots of beans and soups, then use my FoodSaver to
vacuum-seal everything for the freezer. Not only
does this jump-start weeknight meals, but it also